Oleander aphid

that grows on the honeydew. Growing tips can be deformed. Repeated heavy infestation throughout the year can lead to stunted plant growth. Life cycle and [...] oleander and milkweeds ( Asclepias sp.). The oleander aphid is cosmopolitan, and can be found in tropical to warm temperate regions throughout the world. It probably [...] host plant, oleander. Damage symptoms The colonies of bright yellow aphids can easily be seen on the shoots of the host plants. The damage caused by the

Gummy stem blight

occur. In cucumber, the most important symptom is internal fruit rot, which can only be recognized from the outside by the small narrowing of the tip of the [...] present on the plant, at high relative humidity (RH) and on wounds. Leaves can be infected directly, through wounds, hydathodes (the end of leaf veins) or

Integrated Pest Management

pheromones can can further improve monitoring. Crop rotation and soil health In agriculture, crop rotation disrupts the life cycle of pests and can reduce [...] biological and chemical methods can enhance pest management, but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the compatibility of [...] sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

nutrients to grow and produce more spores, which can infect other insects. Why use Mycotal Easy to use, can be applied with existing spray equipment Effective [...] conditions are favourable.This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research has shown that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against [...] thrips with entomopathogenic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling

Wireless Beehome

Each Wireless Beehome receiver can open or close the hive entrance of a Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter can manage several receivers in [...] With the Wireless Beehome system, the hive entrance of the Natupol hives can be opened and closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights [...] greenhouse construction. The moment of opening and closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to

Hemp russet mite

the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When populations are large, the mites can also be found on the underside of leaves. This [...] leading to a reduction in the number of buds and dwarfed buds. This damage can reduce yield and quality. Other signs of damage include dull, greyish, or

Leek moth

larvae are numerous, weakening or withering of the plant can occur. On old leaves, open galleries can be seen which decrease the economic value of the plant [...] inflorescences of plants cultivated for seed production where serious seed loss can occur. On leeks, larvae mine the central leaves which have long, longitudinal [...] epidermis. When feeding takes place at the base of the hollow flower stalk, this can be broken easily. On inflorescences, damage is characterized by the fall of

Tobacco whitefly

and secreting honeydew. This can have the following consequences: If the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the [...] result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a [...] deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf all different developmental stages can be found together. When shaking infested plants, adults will first fly, then

Angular leaf spot

are the most important, but also all types of vascular tissue of the crown can be infected, creating a look similar to that of a Phytophthora fragariae infection [...] crop in new transplants. This bacterium is very resistant to desiccation and can survive well in dry leaves or leaves in the soil, but not independantly in

Artificially lit crops pollination advice

Moreover, the heat from the lamps can damage bumblebee wings while flying to the lights, and multiple light sources can cause confusion in their orientation [...] As bumblebees rely on sufficient daylight, artificial lighting can be used to ensure good pollination conditions. As bumblebee may face orientation problems [...] installation of our Wireless Beehome -System (WBH). With the WBH-system, growers can enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average,